Dom Perignon
Brut
Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Dom Perignon
Dom Pierre Perignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Perignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the ‘father of champagne’ for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Perignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Description
The 2015 Dom Pérignon displays an expressive aromatic profile, opening with roasted notes and cocoa powder, evolving into floral elements such as lime blossom, jasmine, and peony. The bouquet is layered with spicy hints of aniseed and cardamom, alongside green vegetal nuances like chlorophyll and orange peel. On the palate, the wine is initially delicate, then broadens with generous flavours of peach, nectarine, and citrus. It is tactile, with a mineral spine and subtle bitterness reminiscent of gentian. The acidity is fresh and well-integrated, supporting a chalky structure. The finish is long and persistent, marked by citrus pith, spice, and a saline minerality.
Food Pairing
This Champagne pairs well with refined dishes such as seared scallops, lobster with citrus butter, sushi, or lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Its balance of richness and freshness also complements dishes with truffle or aged Parmesan.
